Ingredients :
- Basmati rice - 1 1/2 cups
- Water - 1 cup
- Salt to taste
- Oil - 2 tbsp
- Prawns - 15 nos
- Lemon juice - 2 tbsp
- Coconut milk - 1/2 cup
- Cinnamon stick - 1 no
- Cloves - 4 nos
- Cardamom - 3 nos
- Bay leaf - 1 no
- Onion - 1 large sized (fined chopped)
- Star anise - 1 no
- Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
To grind :
- Coconut grated - 1/2 cup
- Mint leaves - 1/4 cup
- Coriander leaves - 1/2 cup
- Garlic - 4 pods
- Ginger - 1 inch pc
- Green chillies (to spice)- I used 5 now
Method :
1. Marinate the cleaned prawns with 1 tbsp lemon juice & salt. Keep aside. Also soak the basmati rice in the water for at least 10 mins & drain thoroughly.
2. Grind together the coconut grated, mint leaves, coriander leaves, garlic pods, ginger & green chillies to smooth paste. Keep aside.
3. Heat oil in the heavy bottomed pan, add cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom, star anise, cumin seeds. bay leaf & chopped onion. Saute till tender.
4. Add the grounded masala. Mix well and add prawns. Add basmati rice, water & coconut milk. Add salt to taste & 1 tbsp of lemon juice. Cover & cook the rice till done. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve warm.
No comments :
Post a Comment